Larkindesign

Hi guys! Happy Monday to you and let's jump right in on my art journal project. Have a look at today's process:

I began with a thick rough layer of gesso and then embossed a toile stamp in clear embossing powder to create a resist underneath. On top of that I added some of Art C's texture paste for the gelatos to settle into.

This is how beautifully the texture paste takes on the colors.

I also layered on some papers and washi tapes to create more interest on the background. The butterfly gift wrap is from Papyrus, it is actually one I have had for a long time, and the music note washi tape is Heidi Swapp. The solid color washis are Scotch brand.

Of course everything is covered with a thin layer of gesso, and then I added flowers and butterflies using modeling paste and gesso.

This time I used watercolors to add the color to the stenciled images. I have to admit it was not my favorite way to add that color. I find watercolors make great washes, but they don't run very well! I most definitely recommend Tim Holtz' distress paints for that as they are much thicker and the color has more staying power. However, the watercolors do still create wonderful blends of color, even if they aren't as vibrant as I had anticipated. And of course, the purpose of art journaling is to embrace the unexpected!

Once I had all my layers added and was happy with the colors and the textures, I added my quote. I was completely inspired by this quote from the old Beatles song, "Let It Be." Once again, my One Little Word is showing up in my journaling, with a gentle reminder that the light is still there inside me.

I used a plain old paint pen from Elmer's to write the lyrics and could not believe I have not tried writing with these before! I absolutely love the color and how smoothly it went onto the surface. My only fault was that it turned out the modeling paste was not quite as dry as I thought it was, so the paint pen ran a little at the bottom.

I hope you are enjoying this art journaling process with me! I am learning so much and even though I don't have it figured out in any way, there is still so much value in creating these layouts and in sharing them with you. See you tomorrow for Project Life 2016!

Larkindesign

A creative, a thinker, a people person, a long time lover of paper products. Unafraid to try the new technique, to cut the paper, to spill the paint. This is me, and this is my creative space. I hope you feel inspired through these endeavors.